Lead / Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Mentone, IN

Transportation Security Jobs; Mentone (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term-care insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Mentone, Indiana. This full-time role leads a team of officers, oversees screening operations for passengers and baggage, and coordinates staffing and coverage with airport stakeholders.

The position requires supervising experience, strong decision-making, and the ability to respond to incidents and emergencies.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies and prepare incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Decision making

Job description

Supervisory Transportation Security Officer Opportunities in Mentone

Position Details

Location: Mentone, IN

Employer: Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security

Pay: $25.00 - $50.00

Pay Band: SV-F

Appointment Type: Fulltime

Transportation-security operations may continue around the clock. Depending on the vacancy, supervisors may be required to work early mornings, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, federal holidays, or overtime. Refer to the official announcement for the exact work schedule.

What You May Do

Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security OfficersOversee passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operationsAssign work, establish priorities, and coordinate employee rotations and coverageMake security-based decisions using TSA procedures, operational information, observation, and professional judgmentReview employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedbackApprove leave and address routine employee or workplace concernsRespond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situationsPrepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communicationsCoordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when requiredRecommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Experience Requirements

Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations. Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement.Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor. This experience should demonstrate the ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain work records, monitor performance, and resolve routine workplace concerns. The leadership experience may have been gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees. Applicants should carefully review the eligibility section of the active announcement before applying.

General Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Must be at least 18 years old when applying
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and remain subject to applicable testing requirements
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required
• May be required to complete a one-year supervisory trial period
• Must remain available for duty during certain emergencies because this may be designated an Emergency Essential position

Physical Requirements

Although this is a supervisory position, STSOs remain involved in active screening operations.

• Candidates must be capable of repeatedly lifting and carrying baggage or other items weighing up to 50 pounds, standing for prolonged periods, walking up to two miles during a shift, and bending, leaning, or squatting during screening activities
• Applicants must also meet the medical, hearing, vision, and color-perception standards required for security-screening work

Federal Benefits

Eligible employees may receive federal benefits that include

• health
• dental
• vision
• life
• long-term-care insurance
• paid leave and federal holidays
• participation in a federal retirement program and the Thrift Savings Plan
• flexible spending accounts
• employee-assistance resources
• career-development opportunities

Other benefits

• tuition support
• transportation subsidies
• a uniform allowance
• wellness programs
• applicable premium pay